# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1108: Subscribers with terminal illness - Denial of prior authorization for covered prescription pain medication prohibited

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-99-1108
- **Heading:** Subscribers with terminal illness - Denial of prior authorization for covered prescription pain medication prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 23 / Chapter 99 / Subchapter 11 / Section 23-99-1108

## Text

If a subscriber's covered prescription pain medication requires a prior authorization, then the prior authorization shall not be denied if the subscriber has a terminal illness. Amended by Act 2017, No. 815,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 1106,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

If a subscriber's covered prescription pain medication requires a prior authorization, then the prior authorization shall not be denied if the subscriber has a terminal illness.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 815,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1106,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

## Nearby sections

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